January 13, 2015, 3:36PM

The theory was right, but the picks went a little left of center. (That's a nice way of saying wrong.) While I was right the only sure thing last week was one of the home teams would lose - it has happened now in 10 consecutive seasons during Divisional Round weekend - I obviously must now stick my tail... Full story »

January 06, 2015, 10:58AM

It's going to happen. Will it be Baltimore over New England? Indianapolis over Denver? Can't be Carolina over Seattle, right? What about luck-box Dallas over Green Bay? History tells us that at least one of the favorites is going to lose this weekend. I think there will be two upsets. In each of the past nine seasons, the divisional... Full story »

December 23, 2014, 5:00PM

Here's a little secret I'll share with just a few of my closest reader friends: Week 17 has always been my favorite week of the season to make picks. Completely knowing I'm jinxing myself, my thinking is if you can't win in Week 17, stick to gardening or amateur photography on Sundays. The deal is simple: when the chips... Full story »

December 18, 2014, 4:48PM

Hey, I don't have many weeks like last week so allow me to brag for just a second. I mean 14-2 straight up and 13-3 against the spread is worth pausing and looking at. No, wait. Don't click on that 'X.' Hold on, COME BACK! Sheesh. I get it - you're ready to move on to the Week 16... Full story »

December 09, 2014, 11:00AM

Even in a good week, a negative nelly can find some bad. Despite just six incorrect picks against the spread, I can look at a couple of them and say, "What was I thinking?" And this incudes the pick the haters hated, as they came out in droves last week to let me know how silly my Eagles over... Full story »

December 02, 2014, 11:01PM

Yes, I get it. So what? Well, that's going a bit too far - NFL picks by pumpkin pie and turkey stuffing are not superior to mine. At least my picks are better than Rex Ryan's coaching. (And I have a much better chance at keeping my job. ... I think.) C'mon though, you had to appreciate how I... Full story »

November 25, 2014, 10:00PM

While Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday for the pleasant and plump, such as myself, on the timeline of a football fan's year, Turkey Day also marks the beginning of the last week of the third quarter of the NFL season. Happy and sad all at the same time. It's also the time when it can be very challenging to... Full story »

November 18, 2014, 9:11PM

Last week's NFL slate was the perfect example of why they call them "suicide pools." I, for one, felt like the King of Hearts last week - you know, the one who sticks a sword in his head. Across the board of pools that I had remaining picks, I had three entries left entering last week. I have one... Full story »

November 11, 2014, 10:27PM

"They are who we thought they were!" Ah. One of my favorite quotes of all time. Better than "Diddly poo." Better than "Coulda, woulda, shoulda." Better than "Hello! You play to win the game." Even better than "Playoffs? Playoffs? You kiddin' me? Playoffs?" Now granted, three of the previous four were from the same person, and anyone who spent... Full story »

October 23, 2014, 2:18AM

CHUCK COOK / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Saints running back Deuce McAllister emerges from the tunnel during pregame introductions before the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers on Monday, November 24, 2008, at the Louisiana Superdome.

October 23, 2014, 2:18AM

MICHAEL DeMOCKER / The Times-Picayune Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked for a 9-yard loss in the fourth quarter by Will Smith (L) and Bobby McCray (R) of the Saints during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome,

October 23, 2014, 2:18AM

MICHAEL DeMOCKER / The Times-Picayune Pierre Thomas strolls into the end zone on a 31-yard touchdown run during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome,

October 23, 2014, 2:18AM

MICHAEL DeMOCKER / The Times-Picayune Saints wide receiver Lance Moore takes off on a 70-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome,

October 23, 2014, 2:18AM

MICHAEL DeMOCKER / The Times-Picayune Marques Colston crosses the goal line with a 70-yard touchdown reception as Packer cornerback Charles Woodson gives up during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome,

October 23, 2014, 2:18AM

MICHAEL DeMOCKER / The Times-Picayune Jeremy Shockey, Billy Miller, Drew Brees, Deuce McAllister and the crowd celebrate Miller's 3rd quarter touchdown reception during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Louisiana Superdome,

September 11, 2014, 5:35PM

Eddie Lacy owners: You may officially breathe a sigh of relief. The second-year Green Bay running back has been cleared to play Sunday against the New York Jets, according to a report from ESPN. The word comes a week to the day Lacy sustained a concussion in the Packers' opener at Seattle last Thursday. Packers Coach Mike McCarthy announced... Full story »

September 09, 2014, 12:21PM

I hate NFL Week 1. Don't get me wrong, the moments leading up to the first set of Sunday kickoffs are like waiting for Santa Claus to come. You have your fantasy lineups set, and your survivor pool pick is gonna cruise through. Absolutely NO WAY Chicago can lose to Buffalo at home. I mean that Bears offense is... Full story »